With the News that Duane Wilson is Transferring

Again, pass. Wilson is a 6'0 SG with average athleticism that can't really shoot or defend. His dad is what is wrong with sports. Wilson seems like a good enough guy, he just got beat out. His dad can't handle it.

ramajoti wrote:There may be some interest in Duane as there is a tweet between Nigel and Duane out there. I cant post it as l am somewhat illiterate on certain functions of cell phones. I saw it posted on 'maniac.

I had not seen the tweets before. To be honest, I think Nigel and Duane are saying the same thing but looking at it through a different lens. Duane's tweets make it sound like he has either come from nothing or has seen many others come from nothing. Through that lens, being a student athlete is like living like a king. Therefore, Duane couldn't be happier with the opportunities he is offered.

Nigel on the other hand sees the full picture. He sees millions and millions of dollars being generated by these student athletes who only end up seeing a fraction of that profit. It is the principle of the matter for Nigel.

In my opinion, what would be fair, is a portion of those profits going towards a fund for the players. Think of it as gainsharing but done so in a very responsible way. Structure it so that it can't be touched except for specific purposes like retirement, childcare expenses, graduate education etc.